Very interesting update from the CDC on Yellow Fever:
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Updated Case Numbers for Yellow Fever Outbreak in Paraguay - CDC - March 7The Paraguay Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) the first cases of yellow fever disease identified in Paraguay in more than 30 years. As of March 6, 2008, a total of 22 confirmed cases (including 6 deaths) of yellow fever in humans have been reported by the Paraguay MOH. A team of scientists from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has been sent to Paraguay to help investigate this outbreak and provide laboratory support. The Paraguay MOH has strengthened public health containment measures, with implementation of yellow fever vaccination for people living in or traveling to the affected areas. Until further notice, yellow fever vaccination is now recommended for all travelers older than 9 months who are going to all areas of Paraguay.http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentYellowFeverParaguay.aspx
